Chicken Riccotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Name: Chicken Riccotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken 🍗; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 🧀; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 🧀; 1 egg 🥚; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 🍞; 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄; Salt and pepper 🧂; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 🌿; For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:; 2 tbsp butter 🧈; 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄; 1 cup heavy cream 🥛; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 🧀; 2 cups fresh spinach 🍃; Additional:; Pasta, ready to serve

5 steps

Prep:20minCook:25min

Savor the taste of our Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in a rich Spinach Alfredo Sauce—a dish that dazzles! 🌟🍝 🌿 🍝 🍽️ Servings: 4 | 🌟 Calories: 650 kcal #DinnerDeluxe #CreamyDelights #GourmetMeatballs #SpinachSauceHeaven #FamilyMealMagic #PastaPerfection #ItalianEats #HomeChefHeroes #DelectableDining #CheeseLoversFeast #ComfortCooking #EpicEats #SavorySensations #HeartyMeals #CulinaryCraft #RecipesEmily

Updated at: Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:56:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories687.8 kcal (34%)

Total Fat47.6 g (68%)

Carbs28.7 g (11%)

Sugars3.5 g (4%)

Protein36.6 g (73%)

Sodium708.9 mg (35%)

Fiber1.6 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbground chicken

½ cupricotta cheese

¼ cupgrated Parmesan

2 clovesgarlic

1 TbspItalian seasoning

Sauce

For the Spinach

2 Tbspbutter

1 clovegarlic minced

1 cupheavy cream

½ cupgrated Parmesan

2 cupsfresh spinach

Pasta

ready to serve

Instructions

Step 1

Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Combine meatball ingredients and form into small balls.

Step 3

Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.

Step 4

For the sauce, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add cream and Parmesan, simmer until thickened, then stir in spinach until wilted.

Step 5

Top pasta with meatballs and cover with Alfredo sauce.